10/10
Shirt condition
As-new condition
Perfect condition, no reservations. The red is bright and even, the green collar is unchanged, the embroidered FPF crest is crisp and the RONALDO No.7 printing — in the perforated lettering typical of 2012 — shows no sign of lifting. EURO 2012 patch and RESPECT badge flawless. No holes, no stains, no pilling found during inspection.
| Size |
L |
| Manufacturer |
Nike (Dri-FIT technology) |
| Event |
UEFA EURO 2012 (Poland-Ukraine) |
| Version |
Red home — tournament version |
| Printing |
RONALDO No.7 (back + chest number) |
| Patches |
UEFA EURO 2012 (right sleeve) + UEFA RESPECT (left sleeve) |
| Distinctive feature |
Cross of Christ woven into the collar, green crosses on the sleeves |
| Auth. code |
447883-638 independently verifiable
|
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100% AUTHENTIC
✦ Authenticity guaranteed for life
Item checked by hand in my authentication workshop. If an item bought from me is ever identified as a unofficial piece, I refund it in full. Guarantee with no expiry date.
- Original Nike inner label with product code 447883-638 and season reference SU120812DHB (photo 4) — cross-checkable against Nike's 2012 collection archives
- Thread-by-thread embroidered FPF crest (photo 3): the five quinas and seven castles are distinct, something unofficial pieces invariably render as a flat block
- Official stitched UEFA EURO 2012 patch and RESPECT badge matching tournament specifications, Cross of Christ woven into the green collar
- Full method: authentication guide
🛠️ Workshop note — RONALDO No.7 printing in the official EURO 2012 lettering, white with a perforated texture and the Portuguese crest set into the bottom of the digit (photo 5). The number 7 also appears on the chest, as on the tournament match kits.
📖 Euro 2012: the tournament where Ronaldo carried Portugal
Summer 2012, Poland and Ukraine. At 27, Cristiano Ronaldo was at the peak of his physical power, carrying a Portugal side that had still won nothing. This red shirt, with the UEFA EURO 2012 patch stitched on the sleeve, is the tournament version — the one worn on the pitch, not the standard retail release.
📅 17 June 2012 — Portugal 2-1 Netherlands. Ronaldo scored twice in Kharkiv and sent Portugal through from a group of death. The night he turned the tournament around.
⚽ 21 June 2012 — Portugal 1-0 Czech Republic. A Ronaldo header, and Portugal reached the semi-finals. Three goals in three matches for the No.7.
🌍 27 June 2012 — the semi-final against Spain. 0-0 after extra time, knocked out on penalties in Donetsk by the eventual champions. Portugal would have to wait until 2016 to finally lift the trophy.
👑 Cristiano Ronaldo — born in Funchal in 1985, five-time Ballon d'Or winner, 2016 European champion and 2019 Nations League winner with Portugal, all-time top scorer in international football. In 2012 he was still the player who had everything left to win — that is the moment this shirt captures.
❓ Frequently asked questions about this shirt
Is the shirt 100% authentic?
Yes. Original Nike label with code 447883-638 (photo 4), embroidered FPF crest, official UEFA EURO 2012 patch. Authentication carried out in my workshop, real photos of the exact item sold, lifetime authenticity guarantee.
How does it differ from the retail version?
The UEFA EURO 2012 patch stitched on the right sleeve. It was only applied to shirts worn during the tournament and to versions officially printed for the event. Without that badge, it is simply the standard release.
What is the collar motif?
It is the Cross of Christ, Portugal's historic emblem, woven tonally into the green collar. It also appears as small crosses on the sleeve trims. Unofficial pieces simplify or omit this detail.
How does this L fit?
56 cm pit to pit and 75 cm in length, flat measurements given above. It is a 2012 Nike L with a classic straight cut. Compare with a shirt you already wear — that is the most reliable method.
How much is shipping and how long does it take?
Shipped within 48 working hours with Colissimo tracking (€5.99 in mainland France, free from €99.99). International rates and delivery times detailed on my shipping FAQ. Returns accepted within 14 days if unworn.